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Instruction manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
CAUTION! Turn off the engine and wait until the machine stops completely before investigating
fault.
Conventional trouble
Trouble reason
Remedy
Engine does not start
∙
Engine STOP/RUN switch (8) is in
the “OFF/STOP” position.
∙
The machine ran out of fuel.
∙
The fuel circuit has not been primed
sufficiently.
∙
The spark plug is wet, faulty, fouled
or improperly gapped.
∙
Dirty tank (5), or water in the tank
(5).
∙
Turn the
STOP/RUN switch (8)
in
the “ON/START” position.
∙
Add fuel.
∙
Prime the engine by pressing the
primer bulb (11) sufficiently.
∙
Remove and inspect the spark
plug; dry and clean any dirt away
from around it; reinstall it or replace if
necessary.
∙
Completely empty the tank
(5)
,
make sure it is clean and refill.
Engine starts then stops
immediatly.
∙
The fuel is not an oil-petrol mixture
or it is not the correct mixture ratio.
This may cause smoke and permanent
damage to the engine
∙
Contact an authorised service
centre.
The auger bit (2)
struggles to bore
∙
The auger bit (2) is damaged or
worn
∙
Replace the auger
bit (2).
When the engine is idling
the auger bit (2) rotates
∙
The carburator needs to be
regulated
∙
Contact an authorised service
centre.
If the problem cannot be remedied on the basis of the information above, please take the device to an authorized
IVT Service Center.
